Arsyn / R&D

Research & Development

Experimental Builds

Pushing the boundaries of what machines can do.

In Progress

Project Juggernaut

Heavy-Duty Mobile Manipulation Platform

An experimental platform exploring heavy payload manipulation in unstructured environments. Built entirely from scratch — frame, motors, electronics, and firmware.

Mobile Robot ROS2 Custom Hardware AI
2024-11
Rev 3: New drive system
Switched from brushed DC to BLDC motors with custom FOC controllers. 40% torque improvement.
2024-08
First outdoor test
Platform survived 2 hours on rough terrain. Navigation stack needs tuning — orientation drift in turns.
2024-05
Frame failure & redesign
Weld fatigue at main pivot. Completely redesigned junction using gusseted plates. This failure taught more than any success would have.

Open Resources

CAD Frame Assembly v3 (STEP) ↓
Code ROS2 Navigation Package ↓
Schematic Power Distribution Board ↓
Prototyping

Neural Gripper

AI-Driven Adaptive End Effector

Exploring whether a small neural network running on an embedded microcontroller can replace complex grasp planning for irregular objects.

Machine Learning 3D Printing Embedded AI Soft Robotics
2024-10
Dataset collection complete
12,000 labeled grasp attempts. Object variety: 47 categories. Ready for training.
2024-09
Soft finger v2
Switched from Dragon Skin silicone to a fiber-reinforced composite. Much better force distribution.

Open Resources

Code Training Dataset + Scripts ↓
CAD Finger Mold v2 (STL) ↓